UMD RHA supports non-mandatory fee increases across departments, but reject DOTS
The fee increases would help with wage increases, department maintenance costs and other funds.
Dining services workers are the backbone of UMD. It’s time they’re paid more.
Giving workers better benefits should also be prioritized because supporting employees is just an extension of stopping the spread of COVID.
Contract Dining Services employees want to see better benefits
Even if they go through multiple contracts, these employees aren't always guaranteed full-time employment.
UMD Dining Services implements new safety measures to follow CDC guidelines
The restrictions placed on dining halls have changed as the COVID-19 pandemic has progressed.
Dining Services, DOTS discuss solutions to staff shortages at UMD RHA town hall
DOTS and Dining Services are already looking ahead to fall 2022, and are trying to address the possibility of continued staff shortages.
New UMD dining hall to be named Yahentamitsi in honor of Piscataway Tribe
The University of Maryland was built on stolen Piscataway land.
In-person dining has left students with sensory sensitivities ‘overstimulated and anxious’
The University Health Center offers medical exemptions to some students who aren't comfortable eating indoors.
Nine UMD cafes are closed due to traffic projections, staffing shortages
Some students have turned to bringing coffee or snacks from home or altering their past habits.
UMD Dining Services experiences some food shortages
There could be a shortage of the dining hall's usual cookies.
Sick meals prove useful amid pandemic, some UMD students want more dining flexibility
Sick meals have been offered since 2016, and are different from quarantine meals.